Rob and the CCRPS Team Up With Cheri Keaggy!

Big news at Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society! 
Classic Christian rock meets CCM! And is a good thing! 
Click the link below to read the story.

MOMENTUM BUILDING FOR CHERI KEAGGY'S NEW SINGLE, NEW CD

Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society!

As I have said before, I formed the CCRPS simply because today’s corporate Christian radio stations refuse to play classic artists any more. As far as they are concerned, the classic bands don’t exist anymore. As you and I know classic Christian rock is alive and well!
Thanks to web sites like facebook and YouTube I am able to post videos of some of greatest bands such as Degarmo & Key and Rez. I guess what I am trying to say, is that the CCRPS facebook page is a video page, it’s what we do. If you don’t care for all of the postings, you can control your newsfeed with the click of a button on your facebook settings page.

The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is growing into something very special. What started out as an all video posting page site has turned into a concert promoting company and then some! The Lord has opened a lot of doors with the CCRPS. I have no intentions of slowing down any time soon!
Thank you all for being a part of the CCRPS! Tell your friends about us. Help spread the news!
The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society! Our mission is to keep Classic Christian Rock Alive!

On Fire Petra Convention 2013!

On Fire Petra Convention is set for June 21 and 22 2013!
Headling this year is Bob Hartman & John Schlitt II Guys from PETRA and GHF!
Keep checking back for more details!

Cheri Keaggy In Concert

Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society presents!
An Evening with Cheri Keaggy!
Saturday, October 6 at 7:00
Mooresville Church of God
218 E Main Mooresville IN
$5 in advance $10 at the door.
Go to itickets.com or call Rob Pugh 317-445-6115
A free will offering will be taken at the concert.

Welcome Classic Christian 247

I would like to welcome Classic Christian 247 as the newest sponsor for the Randy Stonehill concert on August 18th in Indy!

Wingate Hotel Special Rate for Concert Goers!

The Wingate Hotel is offering special hotel room rates for Randy Stonehill concert goers! The rates are $69 for a regular room or $99 for a suite. The Wingate Hotel phone number is 317-243-8310. You have to call the local number to get the discounted rate. DO NOT call the 800 number!!! When a reservation is made, all you have to do is mention the Randy Stonehill concert. If you don't mention the concert you won't get the discount.

I'm happy to announce that Sam Scales will be opening up the show for Randy Stonehill on Aug 18th in Indy!
Tickets go in sale at 12:01 on May 22  on itickets.com!

http://www.itickets.com/events/286685/Indianapolis_IN/Randy_Stonehill.html

The CCRPS Presents Randy Stonehill in Concert

The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is proud to present!
An Evening with Christian music legend Randy Stonehill!
Date: Saturday, August 18 at 7:00
Location: Indianapolis IN
Where:
Wingate By Wyndham
5797 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46224
A love offering will be taken at the concert to help Randy further his ministry of over 40 years.
You can reserve a seat for only $5 in advance! You can do this by sending check or money order to the following address. Make checks out to Rob Pugh. Put Randy concert on memo line.
Rob Pugh
CCRPS Concert Series RS
414 Brassport Drive
Indianapolis IN 46231
You can also call 317-445-6115 to use your credit card, Master Card, Visa, Discover & American Express all accepted.

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 1

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 2

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 3

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 4

Here is track one from John's new CD, The Greater Cause. This was recorded at PC3 Indy.

PC3 Indy Review!

Petra fans from as far away as California and New Jersey came to the 3^rd Petra Convention known as PC3 on May 5^th in Indianapolis. “Petheads” celebrated the 40^th anniversary of Petra.  The convention was held at the Wingate Hotel in a conference room small enough to make a cozy atmosphere where fans were able to mingle with the artists that they love.

Highlights of the all day event included a listening party for John Schlitt’s new CD, The Greater Cause.  John described the inspiration behind every song on the album. He invited Dorla, his wife of 40 years, to come up front and join him during the song he wrote for her, “ The Gift”. 

Three of the four original Petra members were there: John DeGroff, Bill Glover, and Greg Hough. They form a group now called GHF (God Has Forgiven). They joined John Schlitt for a question and answer session where they shared stories about the early years (and not so early years) of Petra.

There were tables full of old Petra memorabilia—album covers, magazines, promotional items and even concert posters that dated back to 1972. Tee shirts from different stages of Petra history hung from the walls.    

The Jeremy Towne Band, a local band from the Mooresville Church of God excited the crowd with a set of several modern worship songs.

After a short dinner break, Sam Scales took the stage and preformed a full set of her heartfelt songs and shared her testimony. Several of her songs were from her latest CD, Eyes On The Road.

 Next, GHF ripped up the stage with some of their own material and old Petra songs.  They were joined by Warren Arnold (Sam Scales’ husband) on saxophone and Garry Jones on blues harp for a rousing Christian rendition of “Stormy Monday Blues”. You’ve heard of the Godfather of Soul? GHF are the Godfathers of classic Christian rock.

 The day of fun and memories ended with John Schlitt. He sang his classics, Petra classics and songs from his new release, “The Greater Cause”. John had the audience on its feet.  He ended the night with an amazing performance of his new radio hit, “ Hope That Saves The World”. After tonight’s performance it’s obvious why he was named Best Christian Rock Singer by GospelMusicChannel.com.

Everyone had a great time and we all felt blessed to share our love for Petra, but most of all, our love for God.

--June Pugh

Itickets Update

Monday is the last day that you can buy your PC3 tickets on itickets.com. After Monday you can call me direct to put your tickets on a credit card. My number 317-445-6115. I'm able to take Visa, Master Card, Discover & American Express. Tickets are only $20 in advance or $30 cash at the door the day of the show. The doors will open at 12:30. The Convention starts at 1:00 sharp.http://www.itickets.com/events/284877/Indianapolis_IN/PC3_INDY!_Gathering_of_Petheads!_Celebrating_40_Years_of_Petra.html

Hotel Update!

The Wingate Hotel has agreed to keep the discounted rooms going till Monday April 23^rd! This is your last chance to reserve a room for the Petra fan convention! Rooms are just about sold out!

The rooms are $69 for a regular room or $99 for a suite.
The Wingate Hotel phone number is 317-243-8310.
When a reservation is made, all you have to do is mention "PC3 Indy". If "PC3 Indy" is not mentioned you will not get the discount.
Reservation cut off date is April 23st.

PC3 Tentative Schedule!

PC3 Indy A Gathering Of Petheads!

Tentative Schedule May 5^th, 2012
May 5th Wingate Hotel Indianapolis Indiana

The Mooresville Church of God youth group will provide concessions

Raffles and silent auction will be going on all day

Doors open at 12:30

1:00 Convention starts -Welcome to PC3 Indy! Thank -yous and acknowledgements

1:15 - The Greater Cause CD listening party with John Schlitt

2:15 Q & A with Petra members

3:30 till 5:00 The Jeremy Towne Band

5:00 – 6:30 break for dinner

6:30 – 7:15 Sam Scales

7:15-7:30 short break

7:30 – 9:00 GHF - DeGroff, Hough & Glover

9:00 – 10:30 John Schlitt

Times and acts are subject to change

All PETRA Weekend!

The weekend of May 5th is now officially an All PETRA Weekend!
Everything kicks off at PC3 Indy on Saturday May 5th with GHF - John DeGroff, Bill Glover & Greg Hough - three of the four original members of Petra.  Headlining PC3 is the man who was the Petra front man for 20 years, John Schlitt! 
Now you have the opportunity to see Classic Petra in Nashville the very next night at the Hard Rock Cafe! As if that’s not enough… the Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is including Meet & Greet passes! This is your chance to meet Bob Hartman, Greg X Volz, John Lawry, Louie Weaver and Mark Kelly!
These tickets will be part of the silent auction at PC3 Indy!
The only way to win the 2 tickets with meet & greet is to be at PC3 Indy on May 5th!

PC3 Indy Update 4/13/1012

Wingate Hotel Rooms Are Selling Out!

I just got off the phone with the manager of the Wingate Hotel,  hotel rooms are selling out rapidly! If you are coming from out of town and you plan on staying in Indianapolis at the Wingate Hotel, you must reserve your room now!  The cut off date is April 21 for rooms. Based on what I was told today these rooms will be sold out way before April 21. 

The Wingate Hotel is offering special hotel room rates for Petheads. The rooms are $69 for a regular room or $99 for a suite.
The Wingate Hotel phone number is 317-243-8310.
When a reservation is made, all you have to do is mention "PC3 Indy". If "PC3 Indy" is not mentioned you will not get the discount.
Reservation cut off date is April 21st.

John Schlitt on 91.3 The Walk!

John W. Schlitt will be on 91.3 The Walk FRIDAY, April 6, 6:30am He will be talking about the Petra fan convention and his new CD The Greater Cause!
http://www.christiannetcast.com/listen/player.asp?station=wwdl-fm

PC3 Indy tickets are now available on iTickets!

PC3 Indy tickets are now available on iTickets!

http://www.itickets.com/events/275350/Indianapolis_IN/PC3_INDY!_Gathering_of_Petheads!_Celebrating_40_Years_of_Petra.html

The Greater Cause CD Release Party!

The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is extremely proud to host the CD release party for John Schlitt's new CD The Greater Cause!
Not only will you get to hear John perform songs from the The Greater Cause live; You can also be the first to take the Greater Cause CD home with you!
This takes place on May 5th at PC3 INDY! A Gathering Of Petheads! Celebrating 40 years of PETRA!
www.pc3indy.blogspot.com

The Greater Cause!

I just got off the phone with John W. Schlitt. He is very excited performing at the Petra fan convention. He is especially pumped up about performing songs from his soon to be released "The Greater Cause" at the convention. He also mentioned to me that he might have a couple of surprises up his sleeve!
All I know is that May 5th is going to rock!
Stay tuned for radio interview dates on The Walk FM.

PC3 Indy Tentative Schedule

PC3 Indy Tentative Schedule
May 5th Wingate Hotel Indianapolis Indiana
Concessions will be provided by the Mooresville Church of God youth group
12:30 Doors open

1:00 Convention starts

2:00 - 3:30 Q & A with band members

3:30 – 5:00 Jeremy Towne Worship Band

5:00 – 6:30 break for dinner

6:30 – 7:15 Sam Scales

7:30 – 9:00 GHF DeGroff, Hough & Glover

9:00 – 10:30 John Schlitt

Now Accepting Credit Cards

You can now purchase your PC3 Indy tickets with Visa, Master Card, Discover & American express. Contact Rob Pugh at pc3indy@gmail.com or call 317-445-6115 for details

Q & A at PC3 Indy!

We are going to have a Q & A session at PC3 Indy with the attending Petra band members John Schlitt, Greg Hough, John DeGroff and Bill Glover.
If you have the opportunity to ask these past band member anything what would it be?

PC3 INDY! A Gathering Of Petheads!

The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is proud to present!
PC3 INDY! A Gathering Of Petheads!
Date:
Saturday, May 5 2012
Location:
Indianapolis IN
Where:
Wingate By Wyndham
5797 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46224
Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door the day of the convention. Tickets can be purchased through http://www.paypal.com/ using the e-mail address pc3indy@gmail.com. If you do not have a paypal account, you can also send check or money order to:
Rob Pugh
PC3 Indy
414 Brassport Drive
Indianapolis IN 46231

If you send a money order, please print your name so that I can read it. Also specify how many tickets that you are purchasing.
Limited Admission! Tickets will only be granted to the first 200 people.
This is a paperless ticket event. You will be required to show your ID at the door.
All sales are final. Tickets will be refunded only in case of cancellation.
Please understand that PC3 Indy is not a Petra concert. This is a Pethead (Petra fan) convention. This is a day for Petra fans from all over to gather and swap stories and display what they have collected through out the last 40 years.
Headlining the day is the voice of Petra, John Schlitt! John will be performing Petra hits as well as songs from his upcoming CD The Greater Cause!
I am very happy to announce that GHF - John DeGroff, Bill Glover, Greg Hough - three of the four original members of Petra, will be in concert. These are the guys that helped start up the best Christian band over 40 years ago! They will be playing their own original material as well as a full set of Petra classics!
Singer-songwriter Sam Scales will also be performing!

The Wingate Hotel is offering special hotel room rates for Petheads. The rooms are $69 for a regular room or $99 for a suite. They are accepting reservations now!
Wingate Hotel phone number is 317-243-8310.
When a reservation is made, all you have to do is mention "PC3 Indy". If "PC3 Indy" If it is not mentioned you will not get the discount.
Reservation cut off date is April 21st.
The Wingate has a free shuttle service from the Indianapolis International Airport.

PC3 t shirts are are available at the Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society store http://www.cafepress.com/ccrps

Be sure to keep cheeking back here for more info!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=225164920876360

Wingate Hotel Info!

Important Announcement From John Schlitt!

PC3 Street Team!

PC3 Indy Street Team!
We need your help getting the word out about PC3 Indy! We need you to call your local radio stations and churches. They need to be a part of this amazing event! We need everyone involved!
Here are links to the PC3 poster. We have two different sizes to choose from, 11 x 8.5 or 14 x 11. Pick the one that works for you and print it out!
http://toon-it-up.com/pc3/pc3poster11x8.5.jpg

http://toon-it-up.com/pc3/pc3poster14x11.jpg

Thank you for your help!
Now let's make this happen!

PC3 Guitar Raffle

This guitar was designed and built for me (Rob Pugh) by Terri Fitzgerald the owner of GuitArt in Murfreesboro, TN. Terri has built these amazing pieces of art for many individuals as well as the Tennessee Titans. Terri also built guitars for ReTune Nashville, to help the flood victims. Most recently Terri was asked by the city of Nashville to build guitars for the new Nashville convention center!
These pieces of art sell for $300 and up.
This stained glass guitar is the perfect piece to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Petra!
The guitar (non playable) will be signed by the attending Petra members at PC3 Indy! So far the members include, John DeGroff, Bill Glover, Greg Hough and John Schlitt! It is possible that other members will attend the event. All past and past and present members have been personally invited.

Tickets: $10 each or 6 for $50
Drawing: May 5th at “PC3 Indy” in Indianapolis - winner will be announced at event and online
Winner need not be present; if not in attendance at PC3 Indy, winner is responsible for shipping.
Payment by PayPal.com
or
Money Order (no personal checks or cash) to:
Rob Pugh
PC3 Indy Guitar
414 Brassport Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46231


Paypal Instructions:
After logging into PayPal, press “send money” (send money to pc3indy@gmail.com)
Press the “personal” tab, then click “other”
Subject line: “PC3 Guitar Raffle”
Include: name, phone number and e-mail address

To see more pics go to. http://www.facebook.com/events/292626817459966/

All Petra Weekend on the Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society!

To help celebrate the 40th year of Petra we are going to have an all Petra weekend!
Keep checking back here for all of your Petra fan convention info!

Hotel Rooms Discounts!

The Wingate Hotel is offering special hotel room rates for Petheads. The rooms are $69 for a regular room or $99 for a suite. They are accepting reservations now!
Wingate Hotel phone number is 317-243-8310.
When a reservation is made, all you have to do is mention "PC3 Indy". If "PC3 Indy" If it is not mentioned you will not get the discount.
Reservation cut off date is April 21st.
The Wingate has a free shuttle service from the Indianapolis International Airport.